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A Big Day for Bike
Description
"Jenkins and Karas’ collaboration is a strikingly original narrative concept book about bike-sharing programs . . . A pedal-powered primer that will surely inspire riders old and new." —Kirkus Reviews
"(The) engaging text presents a heartfelt story. . . . Beautifully detailed and full of activity." —The Horn Book
"Bike zooms through her first day on the job in this introduction to city bike-sharing systems.…. As readers learn about a transit alternative, stylish, vintage-style cartooning by Karas lends texture to Seattle scenes." —Publishers Weekly
Travel with Bike as she explores the city as a community bicycle in this inspiring story that introduces the thrills of bike riding and first experiences and celebrates the rewards of helping others, for fans of Little Blue Truck.
Today is Bike’s first day on the job as a community bicycle. She’s parked on the street and ready to go. But what if nobody wants to ride her? Bike feels a little nervous. Then she meets her first rider—Sunita. Soon Bike is off, taking Sunita to her destination, and before long, many other riders to where they want to go.
Featuring a cheerful city bike with an infectious can-do attitude, this thoughtful picture book introduces the excitement of bike riding and navigation, and celebrates the jitters and joys of new experiences.
"(The) engaging text presents a heartfelt story. . . . Beautifully detailed and full of activity." —The Horn Book
"Bike zooms through her first day on the job in this introduction to city bike-sharing systems.…. As readers learn about a transit alternative, stylish, vintage-style cartooning by Karas lends texture to Seattle scenes." —Publishers Weekly
Travel with Bike as she explores the city as a community bicycle in this inspiring story that introduces the thrills of bike riding and first experiences and celebrates the rewards of helping others, for fans of Little Blue Truck.
Today is Bike’s first day on the job as a community bicycle. She’s parked on the street and ready to go. But what if nobody wants to ride her? Bike feels a little nervous. Then she meets her first rider—Sunita. Soon Bike is off, taking Sunita to her destination, and before long, many other riders to where they want to go.
Featuring a cheerful city bike with an infectious can-do attitude, this thoughtful picture book introduces the excitement of bike riding and navigation, and celebrates the jitters and joys of new experiences.
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Praise
Praise for A Big Day for Bike:
"On Bike’s first morning on the job as a Beep Beep Bicycle, she worries that no one will want to ride her…. Jenkins and Karas’ collaboration is a strikingly original narrative concept book about bike-sharing programs... The anthropomorphic character design adds a dash of friendliness and kid appeal to these otherwise industrial bicycles…. A pedal-powered primer that will surely inspire riders old and new." —Kirkus Reviews
"On Bike’s first morning on the job as a Beep Beep Bicycle, she worries that no one will want to ride her…. Jenkins and Karas’ collaboration is a strikingly original narrative concept book about bike-sharing programs... The anthropomorphic character design adds a dash of friendliness and kid appeal to these otherwise industrial bicycles…. A pedal-powered primer that will surely inspire riders old and new." —Kirkus Reviews
"On her first day as a rental bicycle . . . .Bike worries she might not be able to live up to riders’ expectations …. Karas creates cityscapes that are beautifully detailed and full of activity. Bike is . . . .at once endearing and comical. Jenkins’s lively, engaging text presents a heartfelt story, gives an informative tour of Seattle, and provides excellent reasons for city bike rentals."
—The Horn Book
"With a smile on her front basket, Bike zooms through her first day on the job in this introduction to city bike-sharing systems.…. As Bike finds her place and readers learn about a transit alternative, stylish, vintage-style cartooning by Karas lends texture to Seattle scenes. Tips for safe biking conclude."
—Publishers Weekly